Hyderabad, April 4: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has urged the Supreme Court to take cognisance of the tragic death of a deer, which was attacked by stray dogs after its natural habitat was destroyed due to tree felling in Kancha Gachibowli, near Hyderabad Central University.
BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao took to social media platform X, blaming the Telangana government for the incident. In a scathing post, he held the Congress-led state government responsible, saying, “There is blood on your hands. This hapless deer, whose abode was destroyed by a greedy Congress government, was mauled by a pack of dogs this morning. Revanth Reddy’s mindless destruction of the Kancha Gachibowli mini forest has led to the loss of precious flora and fauna.”
The BRS official handle further described the deer’s ordeal, stating, “Due to the mindless felling of trees, this is the tragic situation in Kancha Gachibowli. A deer, which once roamed freely in its natural habitat, was exposed to the brutality of the outside world. It was viciously attacked by stray dogs, severely injured, and had to be rescued and sent for medical care. Tragically, the deer has now been declared DEAD.”
The party has formally requested the Supreme Court to intervene, stating that the destruction of the ecosystem is a ‘blatant murder’ of wildlife. They urged the apex court to ensure that no further damage is inflicted upon this fragile ecosystem.
This plea comes on the heels of the Supreme Court’s serious observation on Thursday regarding the large-scale tree felling in Kancha Gachibowli. The court directed the Telangana government to halt all developmental activities in the region until further notice. A Bench of Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih questioned the urgency behind such activities, including the extensive tree cutting, and sought clarification from the Telangana Chief Secretary.
The apex court also instructed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to conduct a site visit and submit a report by April 16. The Telangana government has been directed to file an affidavit in this regard, with the next hearing scheduled for the same date.
The Supreme Court’s intervention followed a week-long protest by students, environmental activists, and opposition parties against the tree felling, which they claim is part of the government’s plan to develop the land for IT parks. The controversy continues to ignite fierce debate over environmental conservation and urban development in Telangana.
